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  1. Joyous1979

    slight burning sensation

    Has this happened to anyone else? Just about every time I eat, I get a burning sensation in my pouch. Doesn't matter what I eat. It's with everything, even my protein shakes! It doesn't happen when I drink water. Just when anything else enters the pouch. It's been going on for just over a week...
  2. Joyous1979

    CPAP question

    I have been using a cpap machine for the last year since being diagnosed with sleep apnea. I had RNY surgery almost 4 months ago. Since my surgery, I've notice problems/issues in using the machine. I'll be able to wear it some nights but not without waking several times in the night. Other times...
  3. Joyous1979

    My pirate cat, Stumpy

    This is Stumpy, my 5 year old kitty with one eye and a missing paw. I went with my mom and younger sister to a dairy barn to show my nephew how cows are milked. While there, we saw several barn cats. One was my little guy. He was about 8 weeks and looks two weeks younger. His eyes were covered...
  4. Joyous1979

    Looking over the brink

    Today is my surgery. As I look over the edge to my upcoming new life I'm excited. It means HUGE changes. I'm ready. No turning back. All for a healthier me, a healthier life. Needless to say I didn't sleep well. I'm thinking of everything that needs to go with me, what needs to be done as far as...
  5. Joyous1979

    Finally Approved!

    I have just received my surgery date. February 25th. The journey is just about to get interesting. I was just starting to lose hope. The insurance company had had my information for just over a month. The surgeon's office sent my information in three times.
  6. Joyous1979

    New here. Waiting for approval.

    Hello all! My name is Joy. I'm waiting for approval for gastric bypass. My journey began in October of this year. I have been researching gastric bypass for about 8 years. My sister had it done almost 7 years ago. I wasn't ready until now to have it done. Health risks are the main reason. So...
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